About the Rodeo

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is proud to host the 25th
Annual APTA International Rail Rodeo, which features intense competition from
the best rail operators and maintenance teams in North America and across the
globe. The operators’ competition begins at approximately 7:30 a.m. and the maintainers’
competition is set to begin at approximately 10
a.m. Transportation will be provided to the
Rodeo site from the host hotel, Hilton Baltimore 401 W Pratt Street,
Baltimore, MD 21201. Details will be available at the
host information desk in the APTA registration area in the Hilton
Baltimore.

There will be a special
combined team event following lunch on Rodeo day for agencies that send both an
operator and a maintenance team.

Families are encouraged to attend with their competitor and MTA is creating family
fun activities and materials for guests to enjoy during Rodeo day. Details will
be provided at the host information desk in the APTA registration area.

The Rodeo competitors will be
honored and the champions crowned at the International Rail Rodeo Awards Banquet
on Sunday, June 11, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in Hilton Baltimore.